Manager, Corporate Accounting and Consolidations - Global Industrial

Motion; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC is seeking an experienced corporate accountant to oversee the month-end close for HR/Benefits, Risk Management, Legal, and Treasury functions, including reserves and intercompany processes. The role includes ownership of the global consolidation and coordination with IT, Tax, and FP&A, with a focus on accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

The candidate will lead cross-functional finance initiatives, supervise SOX controls, and collaborate with auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Active CPA (or equivalent) required.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, formulas).
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close for HR/Benefits, Risk Management, Legal, and Treasury functions.
• Supervise accounting for share-based compensation and dividends.
• Supervise intercompany process and allocations.
• Advise FP&A on forecast and budget for HR/Benefits, Risk Management, Legal, and Treasury functions.
• Provide strategic leadership and full ownership of the monthly global consolidation process.
• Manage close calendar and liaise with subsidiaries, IT, and Finance leadership for reporting.
• Lead or support enterprise-wide finance initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle PeopleSoft

IBM Planning Analytics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Corporate Accounting Oversee month-end close for HR/Benefits, Risk Management, Legal, and Treasury functions, including accruals and reserve adjustments. Supervise accounting for share-based compensation and dividends. Supervise intercompany process and intercompany allocations. Advise FP&A on forecast and budget for HR/Benefits, Risk Management, Legal, and Treasury functions.
• Consolidation Provide strategic leadership and full ownership of the monthly global consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely elimination of intercompany transactions and full compliance with U.S. GAAP. Manage close calendar, coordinating with subsidiaries for month-end ledger load as needed, with IT for ledger load, translation, and other system processes, and with Finance leadership, SEC Reporting, Tax, and FP&A for reporting. Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized best practices, leveraging technology to streamline consolidation activities and enhance reporting accuracy. Partner with Tax and IT to implement new legal structure changes and integrate acquisitions in the month-end close and consolidation process. Manage chart of accounts in conjunction with IT. Conduct detailed variance analysis to detect and interpret unusual or significant fluctuations in account balances, providing actionable insights to Finance leadership. Champion the identification, investigation, and resolution of complex consolidation discrepancies by collaborating cross-functionally with subsidiaries, business units, and key stakeholders. Lead and enforce SOX compliance controls related to consolidation processes, ensuring robust internal controls and audit readiness Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes as needed. Serve as key liaison with internal and external auditors on consolidation.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Special Projects Lead or support enterprise-wide finance initiatives and special projects. Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, formulas)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate accounting implications of business decisions
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Collaborative leader who drives cross‑functional alignment
• Audit experience
• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft
• Experience with IBM Planning Analytics
• Leadership
• Embody company values of service, performance, influence, respect, innovation, and teamwork Communicate clearly and proactively to drive alignment and informed decision‑making Deliver high-quality, well‑supported accounting conclusions Exercise sound judgment and strategic thinking Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Primarily office-based in a professional, climate-controlled setting Extended computer use Requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Occasional light lifting (up to 25 pounds)
• On-site presence required four (4) days per week; one (1) remote day permitted based on business needs
• Minimal travel (less than 5%); occasional extended hours during peak periods (e.g., month-end or year-end close).

Work Location

Atlanta, Georgia OR Birmingham, Alabama

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.